Aloha and Welcome to The Best of Maui. Our island has been voted "The Best Island In The World" and "The World's Best Vacation Destination" by the readers of Conde' Nast Traveler Magazine for the last fifteen years.

Our Best of Maui collection has all you need to know about vacation planning, travel tips, Maui-made products, help with a wedding, vow-renewal ceremony or an out-of-the-way upcountry bed and breakfast -- and more.  And, just in case you don't see it right away, you're welcome to contact us.


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FAMILY VACATIONS
MAUI STYLE!

It's hard to imagine a better place for family bonding, fun and memories than Maui. Combine our exquisite natural environment with world-class accommodations and attractions, then fold in a generous helping of Aloha Spirit. The result is an experience the whole family will treasure for years to come.
We've put together a selection of family-friendly accommodations and activities experienced in making your best-ever family vacation.

Maui's Family Vacation  
ACCOMMODATIONS
AND 
ACTIVITIES

WHALE WATCHING
ON MAUI!

The humpback whales that Visit Maui every winter (December through April) are part of a population that was once hunted almost to extinction. However, due to one of the most successful conservation campaigns in history these magnificent animals are now thriving.

View them from shore or a whale watch vessel, for  what many describe as a "life changing expxerience."

WHALE WATCHING
ON MAUI


HOLO HOLO
DAY TRIPPING ON MAUI

Here on Maui day tripping is a way of life. Grab the cooler and the kids, load up the car and take off on an adventure. Whether it's a morning of snorkeling or an upcountry outdoor barbecue dinner, Maui welcomes outdoor adventurers.

Speaking of no other place one of our favorite destinations is Hana, "the last Hawaiian place." It begins with a leisurely drive featuring waterfalls around every bend. Once in Hana itself every visitor is immersed in a culture that lavishes Aloha on one and all.

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Maui also hosts a wide range of events all year long. If you're a foodie, love to watch PGA golf, want to learn hula or get involved in a community or environmental event, Maui has something special for you. 

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MORE OF MAUI FOR LESS!

You don't have to have a million bucks to have a million bucks and more worth of fun, adventure and learning on Maui!
Our island features an amazing array of experiences that feature our natural environment, our unique island culture and our justly famous Aloha Spirit.

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DECEMBER 2011
A TALE OF TWO CITIES


Two recent news stories, which occurred in two US cities 2,500 miles apart, serve to illustrate how difficult it can be to make the transition to renewable energy in the US.

The first story appeared in the Honolulu Star Advertiser, and most other Hawaii newspapers, on December 1, 2011. It ran under the headline: "PUC streamlines rules for PV interconnection to HECO grid." The article reported on a ruling by the Hawaii Public Utilities Commission (PUC). This is an independent, appointed commission responsible for regulating Hawaii's public utilities. Included is the Hawaiian Electric Company, which has subsidiaries on Maui and Hawaii Island. These islands are second and third largest, in terms of population, in the only island state in the US. Historically, Hawaii has been at the top of the list of all states in its reliance on imported fossil fuels -- oil and coal. Used for both electricity generation and as transportation fuels, these imports have created problems for Hawaii's environment and economy. Billions of dollars left the state to pay for its imported energy habit. At the same time, environmental pollution and destruction have been visited on this natural paradise.

The good news is that the objective of the Hawaii PUC ruling is to... MORE

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